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Navy Issues STUAS TIER II RFP

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Wednesday, April 8th, 2009

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By Geoff Fein The Navy Friday issued its long-awaited request for proposal (RFP) for the Small Tactical Unmanned Aircraft System (STUAS)/Tier II. STUAS will fill a critical gap identified by the Marine Corps for an organic tactical system to enhance situational awareness (Defense Daily, April 1, 2008). The Navy anticipates purchasing approximately 56 total unmanned aerial systems to satisfy both land and ship based requirements, according to Chuck Wagner, a Navy spokesman. The 183-page solicitation (N00019-09-R-0226) is available at: http://www.fedbizopps.gov.…

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